Ryszard Kapuscinski Quotes

He killed his enemies because he was afraid they would kill him. Amin ordered entire tribes to be put to death, because he feared they would rebel.

Ryszard Kapuscinski

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• This just takes your breath away, ... I think our universities need to be more aggressive in planning for and getting resources for growth.

  

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• He killed his enemies because he was afraid they would kill him. Amin ordered entire tribes to be put to death, because he feared they would rebel.

  

  Ryszard Kapuscinski
  • Enemy
  • Rebel
  • Tribes